(L) Baththa, (R) Avaraachan and Sons 
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Baththa, Avaraachan and Sons, and more: South Cinema's top OTT releases this week

From Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa to Biju Menon's Avaraachan and Sons, here's a list of South Indian content streaming across OTT platforms this week

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Baththa: Netflix, Tamil

Vijay Sethupathi in the World of Baththa glimpse video

Set in 1986 Madras, Baththa, a feared local don is accidentally locked inside a deserted school restroom by an eight-year-old boy, and the unlikely friendship that develops forces the gangster to confront his vulnerability and find his way back to his family. Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, Santhy Balachandran, Vishnu Govindan, Arjun Chidambaram, Ajay Ghosh. Director: Balaji Tharaneetharan.

Sigma: Netflix, Tamil

Sundeep Kishan in Sigma

In Sigma, a young man is drawn into a high-stakes heist involving Rs 500 crore, setting off a fast-paced action adventure filled with danger, deception and unexpected turns. Cast: Sundeep Kishan, Faria Abdullah, Sampath Raj, Raju Sundaram, Shiv Pandit, Yog Japee, Sheela Rajkumar. Director: Jason Sanjay.

Thella Kaagitham: ETV Win, Telugu

Harsh Roshan and Nakshatra from Thella Kagitham

Two teenagers discover first love amid the innocence and uncertainty of adolescence, but as their relationship deepens, their choices bring unexpected consequences that test their commitment to each other. Cast: Harsh Roshan, Bogapathi Nakshatra, Ajay, Saranya, Raj Kumar Kasireddy, Deepak Mali. Director: Ramesh Bandreddy.

Avaraachan and Sons: Netflix, Malayalam

Poster of Biju Menon's Avarachan & Sons

Avaraachan and his children navigate the humour, tensions and everyday complexities of family life as their relationships and social bonds shape the course of their lives. Cast: Biju Menon, Sreenath Bhasi, Ganapathi, Vinay Forrt, Johny Antony, Grace Antony, Akhila Bhargavan. Director: Thambi.

Immortal: Sony LIV, Tamil

Kayadu Lohar and GV Prakash Kumar in Immortal

A bachelor comes into a young woman's flat with joy, but soon odd and terrifying things start happening, making his new home a nightmare and requiring him to figure out how to get out. Cast: GV Prakash, Kayadu Lohar. Mariyappan Chinna.

Dark Heaven: Prime Video, Tamil

The Dark Heaven Movie Review

In The Dark Heaven, an investigation unfolds against a mysterious backdrop as a group of characters become entangled in a crime thriller that gradually unravels hidden secrets and unexpected connections. Cast: Sidhu Sid, Tharshika, Riythvika, Vela Ramamoorthy, Nizhalgal Ravi, Jayakumar Janakiraman. Director: Balaaji.

Rudravanam PS: ZEE5, Telugu

Rudravanam PS

An honest police officer investigating a missing person’s case discovers a headless corpse, drawing him into a web of power, prejudice and buried secrets. As he probes the disturbing case, he must navigate local rivalries to uncover the truth. Cast: Naresh Agastya, Banerjee, Shiva Alapati, Sugali Siloni and Ramesh Konambhotla. Director: Sasidhar Munnangi.

Love Always: JioHotstar, Tamil

From L to R: Gouri G Kishan, Jayaprakash, Jayasudha, and Ramzan Muhammed in a poster for Love Always

A married couple on the verge of divorce are mysteriously transformed into their younger selves, giving them an unexpected chance to revisit their relationship and reconsider the choices that brought them to the brink of separation. Cast: Gouri G Kishan, Ramzan Muhammed, Jayaprakash, Jayasudha and Maya Krishnan. Director: Madhumitha.

Don't Trouble the Trouble: Netflix, Telugu

Don’t Trouble the Trouble Movie Review

Suri, a street magician who makes a living through tricks and quick thinking, meets Divya, a young girl who believes she has extraordinary powers and can bring her missing parents back. Their unusual encounter draws them into a mystery that goes far beyond Suri’s performances, blending fantasy, comedy and emotion. Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Ssara Palekar, Saurabh Sachdeva and Mahesh Manjrekar. Director: Shashank Yeleti.

Sub Inspector Yugandhar: Netflix, Telugu

Sub-Inspector Yugandhar launch ceremony

A police officer investigates a case that takes a disturbing turn when a body missing from police custody is discovered under horrifying circumstances. As Yugandhar follows the clues, he encounters a mysterious figure and uncovers secrets that complicate the investigation. Cast: Aadi Saikumar, Rakendu Mouli, Megha Lekha, Lavannya Sahukara, Kadambari Kiran, Siva Krishna and Pavan Tej Konidela. Director: Raghavendra Katari.

Kandan: Manorama Max, Malayalam

Kandan

Three Malayali women disappear in the UK, prompting a lawyer and vlogger to investigate their whereabouts. As he pursues the case, his helpers also vanish and the investigation leads him towards disturbing practices and possible ritualistic crimes, raising questions about how far the truth extends. Cast: Byju Perumbavoor, Jyothis Jose, Ananthapadmanabhan, Santhosh Varghese, Rejeena Davidson and Girish G Nath. Director: Jibin Antony.

Jayamundhi Bhayamela Manasaa: Aha, Telugu

Jayamundhi Bhayamela Manasaa

Three unprepared friends flee career rejection and secret heartbreak by embarking on an impulsive 800-kilometre bicycle journey from Hyderabad to Mumbai. Their escape plan goes awry as exhaustion and an unexpected encounter with a childhood crush force them to confront the problems they had hoped to leave behind. Cast: Bharan Dandamudi, Ravi Teja Mahadasyam, Rajesh Khanna, Saranya Sharma, Syam Prasad Dondapati, Leela Krishna Sree and Kalyan Nayak. Director: Ranjith Pasam.

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